Recent content by ohiochaplain

Hi, I usually collect Civil War bullets and cartridges and etc. However, I do have a few buttons in my collection which people have given to me. I like any help that anyone can give me regarding a flat button about 3/4 of an inch in diameter and with the words "superfine standard.ic." around...

I haven't posted in a long time. I was up at the Ohio Civil War show last weekend and I have a question. I know anyone can mis-identify a bullet, but I wondered if there might be any particular reason why a picket bullet was listed as a ".54 cal. Mississippi rifle bullet"? Any comments will be...

The annual civil war & artillery show will be held in Mansfield Ohio on May 1-2. Anyone out there planning on attending? Maybe we can meet?

Hello, I don't know if anyone on this forum s into patriotic covers or CW currancy? I went to a local estate auction and the following were up for bid, I was able to purchase them very reasonable, but there was no way to be sure if they are genuine CW or facismiles. Any advice or comments. Thanks!

Can someone give me some information. I collect bullets & cartridges. When I recently received a button I purchased on-line, the seller graciously included what is a plain metal button or perhaps (?) part of a button. I know practically nothing about CW buttons. It has a metal ring shank and...

This may be a silly question, but is there a deliberate reason or reasons (purposeful) for some bullets having a "teat" base? Or are they all an unintended result of the way they were cast or molded?

Let me begin by expressing my respect for all of you who get out and dig up bullets and etc. at various sites to add to your collection. My question is how many of you out there simply collect bullets and cartridges by purchasing them? I am interested in the Civil War and began collecting...

Can someone tell me if the 69 Cal French Dragoon (MM 264-65) was used primarily by Union or Confederate soldiers or by both sides fairly equally? Thanks!

Here is a simple question. Exactly, what is the difference between a bullet or cartridge being labeled as "dropped" as opposed to it being listed as "dug"? Thanks.

Hi! I was reading that the bullet commonly referred to as a "Sharps & Hankin" is just a variant of the bullet for the Burnside cartridge. Can anyone share some more information on this? Thanks.

While looking for another CW bullet to purchase, I came across one labeled for a "Green Rifle." Can anyone supply me with information about this weapon, as I have never heard of it. Thanks.

Hey Guys ( & Gals) Is there any particular variant of the Enfield known to be connected to the Augusta Arsenal like the "Lube Groove" bullet is connected with the Selma Arsenal? Is there another kind of bullet connected? Thank in advance for any information.

Can anyone help to identify this bullet. It's diameter is .55" and it's length is 1.00". It has no rings and a rounded point. It has a deep cavity. I could not seem to add a second picture attachment.

Hello again, I recent thread got me to thinking. Several of the bullets I have purchased have had dirt embedded onto them. I have tried to clean a few of them, but I have noticed that the patina under where I have removed the dirt is fainter. Is there a proper/safe way to clean bullets or is...

To my fellow "lead-heads", Last May, I bought a Sage Seamless or waterproof bullet (M&M #123) at a show and paid around $3. I was just on EBay and saw a listing for one in "perfect" condition (perfect white patina and no nicks) dug at Gettysburg with a starting price for bidding of $19.99 and...